NEST 50 mL Centrifuge Tube, clear, polypropylene tube, high-density polyethylene cap, DNase, RNase, pyrogen and endotoxin free. Sterile. Printed graduations in marking area. 500 count.
Labware definition is available for immediate use in Opentron’s Labware Library.
NEST 50 mL Centrifuge Tube, clear, polypropylene tube, high-density polyethylene cap, DNase, RNase, pyrogen and endotoxin free. Sterile. Printed graduations in marking area. 500 count.
Labware definition is available for immediate use in Opentron’s Labware Library.
Attogene’s Human IgG/IgM universal lateral flow assay kit is a ready-to-use, universal test strip, which is based on the lateral flow technology that uses gold particles containing streptavidin to conveniently capture biotinylated antigens. The device is designed to easily develop qualitative or quantitative rapid test systems for detection of anti-human IgG and IgM antibody that react to the any antigen that can be biotinylated (i.e. viral antigen, autoimmune antigen) and is easily customizable providing every laboratory with the possibility to perform assay feasibility.
Antibody tests are a method of choice to determine if a person has been exposed to a pathogen or not. They are also incredibly valuable in the detection of autoantibodies that can be found in human autoimmune disorders. In this test, a biotinylated antigen (User supplied) is mixed with a biotinylated rabbit IgG (bind to goat anti rabbit control line) and sample (human sera or plasma) is simply mixed into with the specially designed assay running buffer in a well of the supplied 96-well plate, mixed and is then added to the sample port of the cassette. Generally, the reaction is complete in 10-15 minutes. It is very important to note that the relative stoichiometry between the biotinylated antigen, biotinylated rabbit IgG added, and the streptavidin gold is critical for assay optimization. The appropriate concentration of biotinylated antigen to use with strips is dependent upon the purity and sequence and a standard curve can be used to determine the relative ratio (generally between 1ng-100ng per test). A positive control line (biotin-rabbit IgG) antibody will bind to the goat anti rabbit (GAR) line on the test to ensure the assay is running appropriately.
Norgen’s Exosomal RNA Isolation Kit (for the extraction of RNA from EV’s that have been isolated using IZON’s qEV columns) constitutes an all-in-one system for the isolation of exosomal RNA from exosomes previously isolated using IZON’s qEV columns or concentrated using IZON’s EV Concentration kit. This kit allows for the isolation of RNA from intact extracellular vesicles (EVs) where the purification is based on spin column chromatography that employs Norgen’s proprietary resin.
The kit is designed to isolate all sizes of extracellular vesicle RNA, including microRNA. The kit provides a clear advantage over other available kits in that it does not require any special instrumentation, protein precipitation reagents, extension tubes, phenol/chloroform or protease treatments. Moreover, the kit allows the user to elute into a flexible elution volume ranging from 50 μL to 100 μL. The purified RNA is of the highest integrity, and can be used in a number of downstream applications including real time PR, reverse transcription PCR, Nothern blotting, RNase protection and primer extension, and expression array assays.
Storage Conditions and Product Stability
All buffers should be kept tightly sealed and stored at room temperature (15–25°C). This kit is stable for 2 years after the date of shipment. It is recommended to warm Lysis Buffer A for 20 minutes at 60°C if any salt precipitation is observed.
| Component | Cat. 68910 (50 Preps) |
|---|---|
| Lysis Buffer A | 2 x 30 mL |
| Lysis Additive B | 7 mL |
| Wash Solution A | 38 mL |
| Elution Solution A | 6 mL |
| Mini Spin Columns | 50 |
| Collection Tubes | 50 |
| Elution Tubes (1.7 mL) | 50 |
| Product Insert | 1 |
Collagen is a fundamental component of the extracellular matrix, and the predominant protein in animals, constituting around 30% of total protein mass. A glycoprotein, it is well known for its triple helical structure. This is formed from three polypeptide α-chains with Gly-X-Y repeating residues (Gly for Glycine, X for proline, and Y for hydroxyproline).
Over 28 types of collagens have been identified, with Type I collagen being the most abundant. It’s prevalent in ligaments, tendons, skin, and bone tissue. Its mature, insoluble form grants it remarkable strength, making it vital for the mobility of organisms. Collagen also has biochemical functions, influencing cell growth, proliferation, and differentiation.
This version of the kit is designed to detect and measure INSOLUBLE forms of collagen. Chose our Sircol 2.0 collagen kit if you need to analyse SOLUBLE collagen.
Collagen, with its diverse properties, finds utility in various industries. It plays a role in medicine for wound healing and has an expanding role in tissue engineering and cell culture for biomedical purposes. It’s gaining popularity in the cosmetic industry for skin rejuvenation and is used in chemical formulations and the food industry as a functional food supplement and additive.
Sircol dye reagent contains Sirius Red – a linear anionic dye with sulphonic acid side chain groups. Under assay conditions the Sircol dye binds the basic groups of soluble collagen molecules. Maximal binding occurs in collagens possessing intact triple helix organisation as the highly ordered Gly-X-Yn helical structure of tropocollagen further contributes to dye binding. This results in a high degree of dye-collagen specificity. Affinity is progressively reduced during heat denaturation 4ºC due to the unwinding of the triple helix and formation of random chains.
Step 1. Samples being assayed for insoluble collagen must first undergo a 2-3 hour pre-treatment with Sircol Fragmentation reagent. This converts insoluble collagen into water-soluble gelatin can then be assayed.
Step 2. Addition of Sircol Dye Reagent to these pre-treated insoluble collagen samples results in the formation of a denatured collagen-dye complex. This complex then precipitates during the dye incubation period and is subsequently isolated by centrifugation, followed by washing to remove unbound dye. The Denatured collagen-bound dye is then eluted and measured spectrophotometrically.
Step 3. The insoluble collagen content of unknown samples is quantified by comparison against a calibration curve prepared using a the denatured collagen standard supplied with the kit.
Assay range
100 – 1000 µg/ml
100µg/ml
Colorimetric Detection (556nm) (Endpoint)
110 in total (allows a maximum of 46 samples to be run in duplicate alongside a standard curve).
The assay can be used to assess the rate of production of newly laid down collagen fibres during periods of rapid growth, development, tissue repair, remodeling and wound healing. Sources of material includes tissues, bone and calcified tissue.
*Insoluble collagens must be converted into soluble form prior to assay. Instructions and regents are provided with the kit., depending on sample this will require prior salt/acid/acid-pepsin extraction.
**non-mammalian collagens may result in a reduced limit of detection. We recommend use of an assay standard matched to the species under assay.
Many customers have found that the straightforward sample processing and analysis of Sircol make it a good alternative to conventional hydroxyproline analysis.
This kit is designed for research use only. Not for use in diagnostic procedures.
Kit requires access to a centrifuge, water bath / heated block, as well as a spectrophotometer/colorimeter capable of absorbance detection at 556nm.
Specific sample preparation protocols may require customer to provide further reagents, consult assay manual for further information.
1. Sircol Dye Reagent (1x110ml)
2. Denatured Collagen Reference Standard (1x5ml, 1.0mg/ml)
3. Acid-Salt Wash Reagent (1x20ml)
4. Fragmentation Reagent (1x110ml)
5. Alkali Reagent (1x110ml)
6. 2ml screw-cap tubes for preparation of samples.
7. Assay kit manual
NB: Additional reagents may be required for sample preparation prior to assay. Consult manual or contact us for further details.
As collagens mature, they become increasingly crosslinked and insoluble – characteristics necessary for key biophysical role that collagen plays in living organisms. Biocolor’s Sircol™ INSOLUBLE Collagen Kit is a dye-binding assay designed for accurate quantification and measurement such collagens. It is ideal for analyzing crosslinked / insoluble collagens from sources such as tissues, bone, and calcified tissue.
